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JTBF81

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Forum: Armchair-GM25 sept. 2023 à 18 h 36
Sujet: TDL move
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>boltsfan71</b></div><div>we need a clear cut top 6 player badly, not more depth</div></div>

Sprong scored at a 57 point pace last year with the Kraken, spending most of his 5v5 time with the middle-6 types like Ryan Donato, Brandon Tanev, and Morgan Geekie. This move sends out next year's 2nd, a 4th three years away, and an AHL tweener to get him back at a $1M price tag - as OP said, the Bolts' goal should be to try and find more under-the-radar types at the deadline because they don't have enough future assets to get the guys that will be at the top of the market.

I mean, look at the picks and prospects Tampa has left to offer - when you add in their cap situation, how do you think they're going to be able to bring in any cheap players that are also legitimate top 6 guys?
Forum: Armchair-GM18 juill. 2023 à 20 h 8
Sujet: Some fixes
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>JTBF81</b></div><div>Colton seemed to have the tools and ability to be a top 6 player, but was never given that opportunity. Averaging approx 20 goals and 40 points the last two years playing 12 minutes a night with less than top talent seemed to indicate the ability was there. Tampa had the money to.pay him, but JBB seemed to get tunnel vision on Jeannot, and that cost the team a better player in Colton. Tampa further compounded things by only buying one ufa year for Jeannot.

They have, as of now, no top 6 replacement for Killorn, as Sheary is not that guy, and Jeannot certainly isn't. They could have as much as 1.9 available to bring in a better F, or 2.6ish if they are willing to go with 21 on the roster if they trade Myers and send down the current 13th F. The loss of Killorn was expected, as Colton seemed the logical and capable player to move up, but now the team is considerably weaker offensively in the middle 6, and they've sacrificed two key role players for Jeannot and one draft pick that may be of help in 3 years(not to mention 5 additional draft picks that could've been used for other trades or to help replenish a rather empty prospect pool).

All JBB has been saying is that it's about win now and the moves he makes are to give the team the best chance to do that, but this whole Jeannot situation, from the cost paid to acquire him, to losing two better players because he became the priority, to the poor term and aav on the extension, indicates otherwise.</div></div>

Brisebois has his mind set on a plan clearly, but I think that plan has been a faulty one right after the Hagel trade, even though it panned out relatively well with Hagel breaking into a legitimate top-6 winger. After that questionable move, it's been a questionable decision after another and so on.

I'm afraid he might have lost the plot. Tampa's window is closing, and some of his decision have played a part in it.

That being said, even if they had lifted Colton to a top-6 role I'm not sure if it would've changed much. Colton at best would be a replacement for Killorn (maybe), and they'd still have a hole to fill (although I do like the Sheary add).
Forum: Armchair-GM7 juill. 2023 à 15 h 0
Sujet: New to this v1
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>JTBF81</b></div><div>Welcome to the site! In regards to your lineup, I don't see Tampa going after another bottom 6 or 4th line F with the available cap space they have/can still create. They also likely won't run a 23 player roster, but 22(or even 21 if they have to). I would hope they are still looking for a middle 6 winger that can be effective in a top 6 role, such as Tatar. Other options could include Comtois or Boqvist perhaps. Trading for a winger with retention that's entering their final year, such as Niederreiter or Kubalik(may not need much, if any retention with Kubalik) could also be an option.</div></div>

Fair. I'm a fan of Motte's game but I'm also realizing he is probably worth closer to an even million. Regardless, if I was to predict what JBB is going to actually do, it would be something closer to what you suggest. I think we stand pat and go into the season filling that 4th line role with one of the AHL guys (Koepke, Merela, Goncalves?), and grab somebody at the deadline. Whether we're going to need to add to the Forwards or the Defense at that point, I'm not sure yet. Niederreiter would be an amazing acquisition for the middle six, but I feel like he will be expensive and we're not exactly swimming in assets.
Forum: Armchair-GM30 juin 2023 à 18 h 55
Sujet: TBL opening day wout Killorn
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>JTBF81</b></div><div>ABB needs to be on a scoring line imo. Putting him on the 4th line sets him up to fail. If he's on the 2nd or maybe 3rd line, he'll have a chance to succeed(if he's given more than a handful of games).</div></div>

this is true but he has been on a scoring line before in his first season, didnt work out great but he was younger then and maybe might be ready for it now. Just whatever they do they need to put him with high skill/ intensity players even if its just guys like eyssimont or goncalves, if they put him with maroon or jeannot they will be setting him up to fail. They just dont fit his playstyle and thats what makes me even more high on him is that in that most previous stint of 14 games he was essentially on a 2 man line, it was him and joesph, they had good chemistry and maroon just looked so out of place
Forum: Tampa Bay Lightning29 juin 2023 à 18 h 38
Sujet: 2023 Lightning Offseason Discussion
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>JTBF81</b></div><div>It's unfortunate that because they went out and paid that ridiculous price for Jeannot, and now of course won't get rid of him because of it, that the cap wasn't there apparently for Colton and probabaly not there for Killorn. Having either Killorn or Colton moving ahead would seem to be far better than seeing Jeannot on the team.</div></div>

Agreed. The worst case scenario in my mind now is if Killorn doesn't resign, and Jeannot gets way more money than everyone is anticipating. I still am reserving judgement on Jeannot, along with other reasonable people. Yeah Julien gave up a boatload, but TJ will have a great opportunity to prove his worth this year. But yeah I wouldve much rather preferred to keep Colton. Jeannot would have been nice to get, if it wasn't for so damn much